New Pillow Sham Designs

Today I unveiled my first set of new pillow shams for 2011.   I  just love these shams.  They started out as a custom order for a restaurant but I have to tell you I really did not want to let them go.  I am, actually, going to be making these for my own home but in different colors.

Each pillow is fully lined inside and out.   The wool that I choose was top quality and it shows in each of them.  I installed a zipper closure which I have to say that I prefer.  However, installing zippers on shams without a lining is not preferable due to the movement in the yarn.

These shams will last for years and are very well made (patting self on the back).   They were a labor of love and without help from my mother these would not have been posssible.  Thanks mom!!!  Her knowledge and patience is bar none.  Patience is something that I have yet to learn but I'm trying.  As I was pulling my hair out when our sewing machines were not cooperating (yes, both machines) she sat there patient and calm working on the problem.  I took note and a deep breath and carried on.  After many hours, lots of coffee and patience they were complete.

Here is the result- what do you think?

Exciting News!!!

I have been holding this under wraps for some time but now I can shout it from the roof tops.  My cable knit Pillow sham is featured in this month's issue of Southern Flourish Magazine!   Yeah!!

I am so excited!  I can't believe that I was asked to contribute to this beautiful magazine and for their Holiday issue too!  If you love Southern Living you will love this magazine.  The pictures are stunning, the goods are gorgeous and the people who work there are wonderful!  You can read all about them on their website:

http://www.SouthernFlourish.com

If you would have told me 5 years ago when I picked up my first pair of knitting needles and my first ball of yarn that I would be featured in a magazine, I would have laughed.  Pinch me, please!  It just goes to show you that when you do what you love and love what you do it shows.

I feel very fortunate and blessed to have found my passion so early in my life.  Some people never find it and others may find later or not at all.   Whatever you passion may be and even if you are still searching for it remember this

"Do it well, finish it right and them move on"
                                                         Eunise Schriver